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Health Effects

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Warnings:

Keep container closed when not in use. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Keep away from children. Remove contact lenses before using sealant. Do not handle lenses until all sealant has been cleaned from the fingertips, nails and cuticles. Residual sealant may remain on fingers for several days and transfer to lenses and cause severe eye irritation. Product releases acetic acid during application and curing.Store at room temperature in the original container. Keep container closed.

Acute Health Effects:

From MSDS:Hazards IdentificationEmergency Overview: Warning! May be harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through skin. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. May cause central nervous system depression.Routes of Exposure: Skin, Eyes, Ingestion.Potential Health EffectsIngestion: May be harmful if swallowed. May cause central nervous system effects. May cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.Skin contact: Uncured product contact will irritate lips, gums and tongue. May cause skin irritation. May be absorbed through skin and produce effects as listed under Ingestion.Inhalation: Applies in uncured state. May cause respiratory tract irritation. May also cause other effects as listed under Ingestion.Eye contact: Eye irritation on contact with the uncured product.Medical Conditions Aggravated: Pre-existing skin or respiratory diseases.

Chronic Health Effects:

From MSDS:No information provided.

Carcinogenicity:

This product or one of its ingredients present at 0.1 percentor more is not listed as a carcinogen or suspected carcinogen by NTP, IARC, or OSHA.

First Aid:

Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious, give 1-3 glasses of water to drink. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention if irritation persists.Skin contact: Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation or symptoms develop.Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration using a barrier device. If breathing is difficult give oxygen. Get medical attention.Eye contact: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention if irritation persists.Note to Physician: Treatment is symptomatic and supportive.

Keep container closed when not in use. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Keep away from children. Remove contact lenses before using sealant. Do not handle lenses until all sealant has been cleaned from the fingertips, nails and cuticles. Residual sealant may remain on fingers for several days and transfer to lenses and cause severe eye irritation. Product releases acetic acid during application and curing.Store at room temperature in the original container. Keep container closed.

Disposal:

Disposal should be made in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.